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Pelosi ‘optimistic’ about new coronavirus stimulus

Pelosi sets 48-hour deadline for White House to resolve coronavirus stimulus talks after long phone call with Mnuchin

The House Speaker’s demand came after she spoke with Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin by phone for over an hour in a bid to resolve the on-going deadlock.Time is winding down before the November 3 presidential election to reach agreement on a new coronavirus relief package. On October 10, Mnuchin proposed a $1.8 trillion economic stimulus proposal in talks with Pelosi but many Senate Republicans have balked at a package that big. Drew Hammill, Pelosi’s deputy chief of staff, said work remains to be done and set a deadline for the matter to be resolved – though it was unclear what would happen if this wasn’t met.“While there was some encouraging news on testing, there remains work to do to ensure there is a comprehensive testing plan that includes contact tracing and additional measures to address the virus’ disproportionate impact on communities of color,” he tweeted. “There remains an array of additional differences as we go provision by provision that must be addressed in a comprehensive manner in the next 48 hours.” Pelosi said while differences remain with the Trump administration on a wide-ranging coronavirus relief package but she was optimistic legislation could be pushed through before Election Day “I’m optimistic because, again, we’ve been back and forth on all of this,” Pelosi said in an interview with ABC’s “This Week.” “Decisions must be made by the White House in order to demonstrate that the Administration is serious about reaching a bipartisan agreement that provides for Americans with the greatest needs during the pandemic.” Mnuchin’s spokesperson said that he and Pelosi were expected to speak again on Monday night. The Democrat dominated House of Representatives has approved a $2.2trillion coronavirus stimulus package, but a deal with the White House and Republican-held Senate is still yet to be reached. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate will vote on smaller coronavirus relief packages Tuesday and Wednesday. Republicans gave favoured a series of singular bills with smaller individual price tags while Democrats have advocated for a sweeping package that addressed several sectors of the pandemic. The first bill will center on additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which provides assistance to small businesses during the pandemic. The second vote on Wednesday will center on aid to schools and funding for testing. The overall proposal will cost $500 billion, much smaller than the White House’s offer, and the $2.2 trillion package House Democrats recently passed.

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Your Librarian Corona virus report

Salvavida Suggestions:

  1. Isolation from people is the BEST thing you can do. For people I must see they stay OUTSIDE and we speak through plexiglas
  2. Constantly circulate you air. I suck in air through a panel ULPA U15 filter i made and i exhaust the air through a powered ventilator on the roof
  3. Use a proper surgical silicone mask with P3 filters. I exhausted all supplies. SO i made my own. They are the ONLYP3 R ULPA U15 cartage filters made in the world for face masks. I took the technology from Biolabs Level 4 filtration systems. If you had showed a interest i sent you a complimentary sample of my new cartage filter last week.
  4. Take Vitamin D3 in the form of Choleciferol. Usually that is a minimum of 10,000 IU a day. Studies have shown you should raise your blood levels to 25(OH)D concentrations above 40–60 ng/mL (100–150 nmol/L). You can only know by getting your blood tested. I do blood tests every 3 months.
  5. It is also recommended to take vitamin K2 in the form of MK7. Recommended dose of 100 micrograms
  6. You should be taking Melotonan at night 2mg.
  7. I like to add Omega 3 fatty acid supplements
  8. Zinc is a great immune system support vitamin. It is hard to get into your cells because of its ion charge.
  9. Green Tea aides in getting Zinc into your cells. I make it by boiling pure water with FRESH Ginger root (a natural anti inflammatory), lemon and cinnamon Sticks (a natural antibiotic) first. Add the green tea after you boil the other ingredients…. let the water cool a little.
  10. Quinine. I take it in the form of tonic water. In the US Schweppes is a good choice. I drink several glasses a day. The best TONIC water containing quinine is Fever-Tree out of India. It has higher levels of Quinine and less sugar. You can make your own Quinine by buying Cinchona bark purchased at the health food store and making your own. Lots of recipes on the internet.
  11. Nicotine. Despite the hysteria their are many know health benefits. Studies have show that Nicotine is a natural Ace2 inhibitor. And in your sinus it is an antiviral. I prefer to get my nicotine dose by smoking a pipe with organic tobacco filtered through a charcoal filter. Just like Bill Clinton I do not inhale. I now live a minimalist life style with a few exceptions left over from my NY days. Every day i smoke 1 Cohiba Maduro 5 Magicos cigar. If your are nasty smoke obsessed you could consider using a nicotine patch. These can be dangerous.
  12. Mouthwash. I learned a long time ago to flight other corona viruses to OFTEN gargle with a mouth wash containing Chlorhexidine Digluconate. Most all the respiratory viruses grow in the case of the flue on the roof of your mouth. The Coronaviruse grows in the back of your sinuses and then “leaks” into your throat and into your lungs. Many studies have show a benefit from vigorously gargling with the RIGHT mouth wash.
  13. Left Over from a different time in my life is a passion for Scotch Whisky. Now not just any Scotch but Macallan single malt 30 year old. I drink 1 fluid ounce every day after the markets close. The stuff costs silly money. But i have a stash in my “trophies case” See i get the stuff for free. I ask everyone who joins my Millionaires Club to send me a bottle. Needless to say i have a huge stash.

In closing we make no medical claims whats so ever for the above. These are suggestions i found in Published research from what i regard as credible sources. In these news pages i Have published the studies that support these conclusion.

Before taking any medicines, home remedies, vitamins or a drink of water consult your medical professional.

I am taking this very very serious. I lost 3 more people this weekend. Its now killing people i know in their early sixties. But we all know i am FULL OF SHIT and a criminal rouge…..

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McConnell: Senate to vote on $500B GOP bill Oct. 21

  • Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blamed Democrats for the current deadlock, arguing there is enough time to pass the bill and confirm Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barret if “Democrats do not obstruct this legislation.”
  • Democrats blocked a $500 billion Republican plan in the Senate last month and are likely to dismiss the latest GOP proposal as insufficient.
  • Democrats are pushing for a much larger package. The party passed a $2.2 trillion relief bill in the House.
  • The Trump administration has proposed a $1.8 trillion package, but that offer is unpopular with Senate Republicans.
The Senate will vote on a $500 billion coronavirus stimulus bill on Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Saturday, as a larger bipartisan deal remains elusive despite continued talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration. McConnell blamed his opponents across the political aisle for the current stalemate, arguing that the Senate has enough time to pass the GOP stimulus package and confirm Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barret if “Democrats do not obstruct this legislation.” “Nobody thinks this $500B+ proposal would resolve every problem forever,” McConnell said in a statement on Saturday. “It would deliver huge amounts of additional help to workers and families right now while Washington keeps arguing over the rest.”

Democrats have accused McConnell of pushing ahead with Barrett’s confirmation instead of focusing on passing stimulus legislation. Democrats blocked a $500 billion Republican plan in the Senate last month and will likely dismiss the latest GOP proposal as insufficient. The chances of Congress passing new aid before the Nov. 3 presidential election have dimmed as the Senate GOP plan is more limited than what the Trump administration or Democrats have proposed. The GOP bill will include funding for schools, expanded unemployment benefits and a second round of the Paycheck Protection Program, McConnell said. The Senate will vote on the bill a day after a standalone vote on more PPP funds on Tuesday. Earlier this month, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin offered House Speaker Nancy Pelosi a $1.8 trillion stimulus deal, about $400 billion less than the bill proposed by House Democrats earlier this month. Pelosi, whose party passed a $2.2 trillion relief bill in the House, dismissed the White House proposal and said it “amounted to one step forward, two steps back.” Senate Republicans, on the other hand, oppose the White House package as too large. Pelosi and Mnuchin continued their negotiations this week, though they were unable to reach an agreement. Both sides characterized the talks as productive but said major differences remain. Congress hasn’t pushed through new relief legislation in months as the coronavirus worsens across the U.S. and millions of Americans remain unemployed.

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UN’s Guterres: World failing COVID-19 test

“The COVID-19 pandemic is a major global challenge for the entire international community, for multilateralism and for me, as secretary-general of the United Nations,” Guterres told Portuguese news agency Lusa. “Unfortunately it is a test that, so far, the international community is failing.” He said that if coordinated measures were not taken, “a microscopic virus could push millions of people into poverty and hunger, with devastating economic effects in the years to come”. Guterres also criticised countries for a lack of unity in trying to solve other global challenges including the conflicts in Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria. “It is a source of enormous frustration,” he said. More than 39 million people have been infected by COVID-19, according to a Reuters tally based on official disclosures. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

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Vitamon D3 could cut your chances of getting the Coronavirus in half: New Studies

Nick Bit: This guy is hard to understand. But a 30 minute video could save your life. You decide… Smart people live and stupid people die a horrible agonizing death. Grasping for air like a fish out of the water. By the way the dosage study he refers to is in Spanish and i have read it!

Evidence that Vitamin D Supplementation Could Reduce Risk of Influenza and COVID-19 Infections and Deaths

William B. Grant,1,* Henry Lahore,2 Sharon L. McDonnell,3 Carole A. Baggerly,3 Christine B. French,3 Jennifer L. Aliano,3 and Harjit P. Bhattoa4

 

“To reduce the risk of infection, it is recommended that people at risk of influenza and/or COVID-19 consider taking 10,000 IU/d of vitamin D3 for a few weeks to rapidly raise 25(OH)D concentrations, followed by 5000 IU/d. The goal should be to raise 25(OH)D concentrations above 40–60 ng/mL (100–150 nmol/L). For treatment of people who become infected with COVID-19, higher vitamin D3 doses might be useful.”

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European nations smash Covid-19 records as WHO warns daily deaths could surpass April peak

A healthcare worker puts on personal protective equipment (PPE) in front of the room for Covid-19 patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) at Thomayer hospital on October 14, 2020 in Prague. – The Czech Republic has the European Union’s highest rate of coronavirus infection, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. (Photo by Michal Cizek / AFP) (Photo by MICHAL CIZEK/AFP via Getty Images)

London (CNN)Concern is mounting in Europe as countries smash records for daily coronavirus cases and the World Health Organization warns that the daily death toll on the continent could reach five times its April peak within months. Countries that managed to contain infection rates through spring lockdowns and began relaxing measures are watching the virus return with a vengeance, with Germany, France and the Czech Republic all reporting record case numbers in the past two days. “The fall/winter surge continues to unfold in Europe with exponential increases in daily cases and matching percentage increases in daily deaths,” WHO Europe director Hans Kluge told a news briefing Thursday. He said the situation was of “great concern,” with daily case numbers and hospital admissions up and the region registering its highest weekly incidence of Covid-19 cases — almost 700,000 — since the beginning of the pandemic. “Projections from reliable epidemiological models are not optimistic,” warned Kluge. “These models indicate that prolonged relaxing policies could propel — by January 2021 — daily mortality at levels 4 to 5 times higher than what we recorded in April.” He said that simple measures such as social distancing and ensuring more of the population wear masks could save up to 281,000 lives in Europe by February 1. Across the bloc, less than 60% of citizens were systematically wearing masks, while 95% compliance was needed, he added. Europe’s tally of new cases in its five most-affected countries — which together have a similar population to the US — was nearly 42% greater than the increase in the US in the week to October 13. JHU’s seven-day rolling average of new cases in the US stood at 49,542 on October 13, compared with an average daily rise rise of 70,158 in France, the UK, Russia, Spain and the Netherlands. The population of the five European countries is 343 million; the US population is 331 million. France set a new record for daily coronavirus cases Thursday with 30,621 new confirmed cases in 24 hours, according to data released by the French Health Authority. That brings France’s total number of confirmed cases to 809,684. An additional 88 deaths brings fatalities to 33,125. It comes as Paris and nine other French cities prepare for a nighttime curfew starting at midnight local time on Friday. The curfew will be in place from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. every night for at least four weeks. The offices of Olivier Veran and several other officials were searched Thursday. A series of searches took place Thursday at the homes and offices of French health minister Olivier Véran, the director of the country’s national health agency Jerome Salomon and the homes of former members of the government, including former prime minister Edouard Philippe. The searches came as part of a judicial investigation into the management of the coronavirus crisis in France, a spokesperson for senior public prosecutor Francois Molins told CNN. The investigation into alleged “failure to combat a disaster” was opened following a number of official complaints by non-profit groups and a doctors’ collective. According to the prosecutor’s office, searches were also conducted at the homes or offices of former health minister Agnes Buzyn and former government spokeswoman Sibeth Ndiaye, who left the French government in a July cabinet reshuffle. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is also under pressure after introducing a three-tier Covid alert system in England, emphasizing localized measures, despite calls from the opposition for a two-week “circuit breaker” national lockdown. Leaders in Greater Manchester spoke out against plans to place the region in the “very high” Tier 3 top category. Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, said he and other northwest regions “unanimously oppose government plans for Tier 3 lockdowns.” He said the plans were “flawed and unfair” and that the government was “asking us to gamble our residents’ jobs, homes and business and a large chunk of our economy on a strategy that their own experts tell them might not work.” The Office for National Statistics estimated that one in every 240 people in England had the virus in the week from September 25 to October 1, and that the numbers infected were doubling every seven to 12 days, according to a press release from the UK’s health department. Other European countries, such as Poland, Belgium and the Czech Republic, have also seen sharp increases in Covid-19 infections in recent weeks. Poland reported new cases surging to 8,099 on Thursday — a 24% increase on Wednesday’s record 6,526 cases. According to CNN’s analysis of Belgium’s figures, the rolling average rose from 3,433 new cases a day to 5,421 between October 4 and October 11. The Czech Republic, which had managed to effectively contain the virus early on in the pandemic, broke its record for new infections for a second day running on Friday with 9,721 cases in 24 hours. It now has a higher infection rate over a 14-day notification period than any other European member state, reporting 610 cases per 100,000 people, according to figures from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Germany also broke its record for new coronavirus infections for a second day in a row Friday, according to the country’s disease control agency, the Robert Koch Institute. Authorities reported 7,334 new infections in 24 hours, about 700 more than the 6,638 record set on the previous day. Germany recorded 24 new deaths, bringing the total number to 9,734 since the pandemic started. The number of coronavirus patients in intensive care is also on the rise. Official data on Thursday showed 655 patients in intensive care units with 329 being ventilated. A week earlier only 487 had been in ICU. Italy recorded 8,804 new infections Thursday — its highest daily increase in coronavirus cases since the beginning of the pandemic, according to figures from its health ministry. Schools in the Italian region of Campania are to be online only for two weeks from Friday, its governor announced Thursday.

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Dow jumps over 300 pts on COVID-19 vaccine news

Pfizer, one of several companies aiming to develop a coronavirus vaccine, announced early Friday that it and its German partner BioNTech plans on applying for Emergency Use Authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by late November. In a statement shared on Twitter, Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla said that as it runs late-stage trials for the potential COVID-19 vaccine, the group may know by the end of October whether the candidate is considered “effective,” meaning it can prevent COVID-19 in a majority of cases.

Bourla added, however, that this would only meet one of the three requirements needed for the vaccine to be able to apply for public use.

“The second requirement is to prove that the vaccine is safe,” Bourla wrote in the statement. “Our internal standards for vaccine safety and those required by regulators are set high. In the instance of Emergency Use Authorization in the U.S. for a potential COVID-19 vaccine, FDA is requiring that companies provide two months of safety data on half of the trial participants following the final dose of the vaccine.” Bourla added that based on Pfizer’s “current trial enrollment and dosing pace, we estimate we will reach this milestone in the third week of November.” “Safety is, and will remain, our number one priority, and we will continue monitoring and reporting safety data for all trial participants for two years,” the CEO added. Bourla added that the third requirement would be for the vaccine to provide consistent results in its ability to prevent COVID-19 in most cases. The FDA had announced earlier this month its two-month safety requirement before companies can apply for emergency approval, prompting pushback from the White House, with President Trump calling the new guidelines a “political move” that would mean a vaccine is not approved by Election Day. The White House blocked the FDA from issuing a formal release of the guidance, with The New York Times reporting that chief of staff Mark Meadows had questioned the need for two months of safety data. Meadows also suggested that FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, a Trump appointee, was being overly influenced by the agency’s career scientists, the Times reported. Despite this, the FDA shared the guidelines anyway through briefing materials to its vaccine advisory committee, instead of through formal guidance that would need approval from the White House. While the Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed has aimed to deliver a COVID-19 vaccine to the public in record time, experts have said it is highly unlikely that a candidate will be ready for widespread use by Nov. 3.

 

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Dow drops 300 pts on COVID worries, aid bill pessimism

Stock futures sank sharply Thursday morning as investors considered fast-dimming prospects for fiscal stimulus before the U.S. election and a host of new virus-related restrictions in Europe. Traders continue to fixate on whether a stimulus deal of any size will transpire within the next three weeks, even as recent comments from lawmakers have overwhelmingly dampened hopes. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference on Wednesday, said that “getting something done before the election and executing on that would be difficult, just given where we are in the level of details,” referring to talks with Democratic lawmakers. He and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are set to speak again on Thursday to discuss stimulus measures, after having spoken Wednesday morning. The three major indices hit session lows on Wednesday in the aftermath of Mnuchin’s remarks, with more relief to individuals and businesses viewed by many as a much-needed propellant in keeping economic activity on the upswing during the pandemic. Overseas, countries and major cities across Europe imposed stricter orders to try and rein in a jump in new coronavirus cases. In London starting this weekend, individuals will be restricted from mixing with other households indoors, and in France, residents of Paris and eight other cities will be subject to nighttime curfews beginning Saturday. A mixed set of corporate earnings this week has so far done little to buoy sentiment, with a number of big banks having reported results that underwhelmed against expectations. Wells Fargo (WFC) reported quarterly profit that was less than half that of the same period last year, and Bank of America (BAC) posted a drop in revenue and weaker sales and trading results than reported from major peers including JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Citigroup (C). Most big bank executives so far this week have suggested the worst of the pandemic’s impact on results may be behind them after an especially tough second quarter, though they acknowledged the distance still left to overcome in the economic recovery.